The Brother from Another Planet
88 reviews
Comedy/Sci-Fi
1h 49m
1984
An alien slave crash-lands in New York City while being pursued by two Men in Black bounty hunters. His attempt to find a place for himself on Earth parallels that...
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An alien slave crash-lands in New York City while being pursued by two Men in Black bounty hunters. His attempt to find a place for himself on Earth parallels that of the immigrant experience.
- DirectorJohn Sayles
- Release7 September 1984
- Genre
- Duration1h 49m
- Budget?
- Revenue?
- Rate88 reviews
- Productions
A-Train Films
Cast

Joe Morton
The Brother

Ray Ramirez
Hispanic Man

Daryl Edwards
Fly

Steve James
Odell

Leonard Jackson
Smokey

Bill Cobbs
Walter

Maggie Renzi
Noreen

Olga Merediz
Noreen's Client

Tom Wright
Sam

Minnie Gentry
Mrs. Brown

Ren Woods
Bernice

Reggie Rock Bythewood
Rickey

Alvin Alexis
Willie

Caroline Aaron
Randy Sue Carter

John Sayles
Man in Black

David Strathairn
Man In Black

Rosetta LeNoire
Mama

Michael Mantell
Mr. Love

Jamie Tirelli
Hector

Liane Curtis
Ace

Fisher Stevens
Card Trickster

Dee Dee Bridgewater
Malverne Davis

Kim Staunton
Teacher

Leon W. Grant
Basketball Player

John Griesemer
White Cop

Josh Mostel
Casio Vendor

Giancarlo Esposito
Man Being Arrested (uncredited)

John Canada Terrell
Baby Grand Patron (uncredited)
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